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Summary: 'LUCKY'
Review: 'LUCKY' is the second installment of the Lucky Santangelo series and in a departure from the first book 'CHANCES'; 'LUCKY' puts the focus on the beautiful and headstrong daughter of former mobster Gino Santangelo. In this second installment Lucky takes on the task of building her own hotel in Atlantic City but runs into a few obstacles as well as old friends along the way. Lucky's childhood friend Olympia Stanislopolus is reintroduced to us in this novel as a twenty-seven year old, thrice divorced heiress with a lust for rock stars, drugs and sex. We are also reintroduced to Olympia's father, Demitri Stanislopolus, the founder of one of the world's largest shipping empires and one of the richest men in the world, who, without giving away too much, is inexplicably drawn to Lucky whom he'd only seen as a child before but now sees as a woman. Jackie Collins also introduces us to a host of new characters such as Lennie Golden, an attractive up and coming comedian who after a chance encounter with Lucky at the Magiriano, the Las Vegas hotel owned by Lucky and Gino, has his sights set on the dark haired beauty. Then there is Jess a blackjack dealer at the Magiriano and Lennie's best friend who, after tragedy strikes, ends up making a new life for herself by taking Lennie's career in her hands. We also meet Santino Bonnatti, son of Enzio Bonnatti a long time Santangelo family rival, who vows to take revenge on Lucky after his father's death. 'LUCKY' is a great follow up to 'CHANCES' and gives the reader a taste of what's to come for Lucky and Gino in the future Lucky Santangelo novels. The only complaint that I had with this novel is that Collins did not focus enough on the building relationship between Gino, Lucky and Steven Berkley, Gino's newfound son. But overall 'LUCKY' is another excellent book by Collins. 4 ½ stars!
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Summary: 'LUCKY'
Review: 'LUCKY' is the second installment of the Lucky Santangelo series and in a departure from the first book `CHANCES'; 'LUCKY' puts the focus on the beautiful and headstrong daughter of former mobster Gino Santangelo. In this second installment Lucky takes on the task of building her own hotel in Atlantic City but runs into a few obstacles as well as old friends along the way. Lucky's childhood friend Olympia Stanislopolus is reintroduced to us in this novel as a twenty-seven year old, thrice divorced heiress with a lust for rock stars, drugs and sex. We are also reintroduced to Olympia's father, Demitri Stanislopolus, the founder of one of the world's largest shipping empires and one of the richest men in the world, who, without giving away too much, is inexplicably drawn to Lucky whom he'd only seen as a child before but now sees as a woman. Jackie Collins also introduces us to a host of new characters such as Lennie Golden, an attractive up and coming comedian who after a chance encounter with Lucky at the Magiriano, the Las Vegas hotel owned by Lucky and Gino, has his sights set on the dark haired beauty. Then there is Jess a blackjack dealer at the Magiriano and Lennie's best friend who, after tragedy strikes, ends up making a new life for herself by taking Lennie's career in her hands. We also meet Santino Bonnatti, son of Enzio Bonnatti a long time Santangelo family rival, who vows to take revenge on Lucky after his father's death. `LUCKY' is a great follow up to `CHANCES' and gives the reader a taste of what's to come for Lucky and Gino in the future Lucky Santangelo novels. The only complaint that I had with this novel is that Collins did not focus enough on the building relationship between Gino, Lucky and Steven Berkley, Gino's newfound son. But overall `LUCKY' is another excellent book by Collins. 4 ½ stars!
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Summary: Lucky is Great but Chances is the Greatest
Review: I enjoyed this book but nearly as much as the first book in the series, "Chances." Chances focused on Lucky's father former mobster Gino Santangelo.
I guess what separates the two books is that it was impossible for me to stop reading Chances. It is the only book in my life that I read straight through without stopping except to go to the bathroom or get a cup of coffee or a snack. Lucky on the other hand, took me several days to finish. Either way, both books are excellent choices. It just so happens that the former is better than the latter.
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Summary: Enjoyed it--but not as much
Review: I think it was Lucky. She didn't move me as much as her father did in the original story. She was a little harder than I thought she would be. I did like the way she was tamed by her brother. However, he faded out of the storyline and I thought he should have played a bigger part in her life than just her lawyer.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Jackie Collins knows how to keep a reader reading. The plot was excellent and Lucky was the bomb. She either liked you or she didn't and she read people like an open book. She was determined to be the "Woman" in a so called man's world. She took care of her responsibilities like a true lady. Lucky and Lennie were made for each other, even though they had many obstacles in their way. The Bonnatti's have once again learned not to mess with the Santangelo's. Gino and Lucky are still on top and loving it. This book has everything, so if you're hesitant about buying it, don't be. Collins knows how to write about a true woman.
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Summary: Lucky by Jackie Collins
Review: Jackie Collins' Lucky, is a novel about power, love, lust, sex and crime. Daughter of a powerful man, Lucky Santangelo, an erotic and wild beauty, plans on continuing the family tradition with honor. Hungry for power, success and pleasure Lucky sets out seeking for her desires. Before she knows it, Lucky embarks herself on an adventure full of glory, passion, trouble, sex, vengeance and suspense. From Vegas to New York after her father's unexpected and undesirable wedding. Pregnant by the world's richest man, Dimitri Stanislopoulos, a passionate lover, Lucky lives her life between her East Hampton home in New York and her son's father's private Greek Islands. Off on business in Atlantic City, Lucky hits the road with power, money, glory and love. Her glory is cut short, when her dangerous past catches her back leading her to court.
This novel is extraordinary. This novel kept me reading, I couldn't take my eyes or mind off the book. Jackie Collins gets deep into descriptions making you feel the characters emotions and desires. As you read on and learn more about each one, you feel that you know these people. You can just imagine each scenario in your head, and feel that you are part of the scene but that no one can see you.
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Summary: This book oozes with sex, glamour, and intrigue.
Review: Lucky Santangelo is ruthless, cunning, and attractive. She is the daughter of the gangster Gino Santangelo and she lets nothing stand in her way. She is a woman who is on top of things and never allows anyone to stand in her way. Lucky marries the father of her estranged high school girlfriend Olympia Stanislopolous. Olympia angered by the marriage and envied by her slim physique, vows to have nothing to do with her. Lenny Golden, the comic who married the Greek heiress, is in love with Lucky. And who can blame him? Then there are the other characters Santino Bonnatti, his wife and mistress (who is also Lenny's ex-girlfriend), Carrie Berkely and her son Steven (who is also the illegitimate son of Gino Santangelo), and others that the make the novel a great read. Jackie Collins knows what to write and how to write it.
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Summary: This book oozes with sex, glamour, and intrigue.
Review: Lucky Santangelo is ruthless, cunning, and attractive. She is the daughter of the gangster Gino Santangelo and she lets nothing stand in her way. She is a woman who is on top of things and never allows anyone to stand in her way. Lucky marries the father of her estranged high school girlfriend Olympia Stanislopolous. Olympia angered by the marriage and envied by her slim physique, vows to have nothing to do with her. Lenny Golden, the comic who married the Greek heiress, is in love with Lucky. And who can blame him? Then there are the other characters Santino Bonnatti, his wife and mistress (who is also Lenny's ex-girlfriend), Carrie Berkely and her son Steven (who is also the illegitimate son of Gino Santangelo), and others that the make the novel a great read. Jackie Collins knows what to write and how to write it.
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Summary: Lucky
Review: Readers, please get all of Jackie Collins books, they are sensational. Get the book (Chances) first, then continue on to Lucky. The books will knock your socks off. All of Ms. Collins books are rated 5 stars as far as I'm concerned. Good reading material. You will like all of them.
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Summary: This is the Mama
Review: This is the story that got it all started. If you haven't read this book then you are in for a treat, and before you finish this book make sure you have chances, lady boss, dangerous kiss on hand because you are going to need to know what happen next. I assure you.
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